California Civil Code

§ 1798.199.55

CIV § 1798.199.55 Effective Jun 30, 2025Div. 3 · Title 1.81.5 · Part 4

Statute text

(a)When the agency determines there is probable cause for believing this title has been violated, it shall hold a hearing to determine if a violation has or violations have occurred. Notice shall be given and the hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The agency shall have all the powers granted by that chapter. If the agency determines on the basis of the hearing conducted pursuant to this subdivision that a violation or violations have occurred, it shall issue an order that may require the violator to do all or any of the following:

(1)Cease and desist violation of this title.

(2)Subject to Section 1798.155, pay an administrative fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation, or up to seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for each intentional violation and each violation involving the personal information of minor consumers. When the agency determines that no violation has occurred, it shall publish a declaration so stating.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 20, Sec. 3. (AB 137) Effective June 30, 2025.